Parent Talk Kit: Tips for Talking and What to Say to Prevent Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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By Ionia County Peace Community

THE IONIA COUNTY PEACE COMMUNITY/LA COMUNIDAD de PAZ DEL CONDADO de IONIA welcomes volunteers of all ages who are interested in events and activities that promote a Beloved Community (www.thekingcenter.org/king-philosophy) where we recognize our
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THE IONIA COUNTY PEACE COMMUNITY/LA COMUNIDAD de PAZ DEL CONDADO de IONIA welcomes volunteers of all ages who are interested in events and activities that promote a Beloved Community (www.thekingcenter.org/king-philosophy) where we recognize our interdependence and use our diversity and different gifts to enrich the whole.

For more information or to become a member, email ioniacountypeace@gmail.com, call 616-527-7163 or like us on Facebook. Visit our website at ioniacountypeacecommunity.org.

Conversations are one of the most powerful tools parents can use to connect with — and protect — their kids. But when tackling some of life's tougher topics, especially those about drugs and alcohol, just figuring out what to say can be a challenge.

A free "Parent Talk Kit: Tips for Talking and What to Say to Prevent Drug and Alcohol Abuse" is available online. The kits contains age-by-age scripts will help you get conversations going with your child, whether he or she is in preschool, grade school, middle school, high school or post-high-school/college, including:

the dangers of street drugs and alcohol AND abuse of prescription (Rx) drugs and over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicine,

how to answer the question, "Did you do drugs?"

five everyday examples of teachable moments,

how to teach kids to turn down drugs,

ways that other adults, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, cousins, mentors, teachers and coaches can all help guide a child toward healthy choices at every stage of life.